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I am honored to have been named Young Professional of the Year last night by the .

There were so many businesses recognized for their work in our community, and I’m thrilled to stand beside them as a small business who isn’t afraid to do business big 💜

I’m grateful for this award and excited to keep going!

❤️ Can we talk about the MAGIC of community for a sec?

This entrepreneurship journey can feel lonely sometimes.

But having a squad of fellow business owners to lean on? Game changer!

Tag a biz bestie who's been your rock through the ups and downs.

Let's spread some love and appreciation!

For many solopreneurs, the thought of networking often triggers anxiety.

But networking doesn't have to suck.

In fact, with the right approach, it will be your secret weapon for business growth! 💪

Ready to flip the script on networking?

Click the link to get a free guide that will help you confidently engage with potential clients and collaborators: 🔗 https://dqbstrategies.marketing/networking

💌 YOU ARE A FINALIST!

I went into the weekend with an amazing email from the telling me I’ve been named a finalist for their Young Professional of the Year award.

🤩 Pinch me!

I’m excited, honored, and grateful for the nomination. I love this community and believe deeply that there is plenty of business for each of us. I love helping businesses get clear on their offer, audience, and messaging so they can implement a marketing strategy that will help them build the business of their dreams.

I work with businesses around the country, but it’s extra special to work with local companies because when they’re successful, it makes our community a better place for me, my family, and my friends.

Whether I win the award or stay a finalist, I’m incredibly grateful and excited to celebrate this honor!

Now it’s time to find a hat to wear to the banquet.

What's one small networking win you had this week?

Maybe you connected with someone new on LinkedIn, or you actually enjoyed a networking event!

Share your win below - let's cheer each other on! 🎊

And if you're thinking 'Um... I avoided all networking this week', no worries!

Grab my free 'How to Stop Hating Networking' guide by commenting NETWORKING and let's make next week your networking breakthrough!

I cringe when I hear a small business owner say they’re starting a business and the first thing they’re doing is creating their logo, business card, and website. 🙈

Why?

Because if you're not super clear on your offer, audience, or messaging, you could be wasting time and money.

Most of us start without a clear direction, and that's okay!

So instead of creating a brand that doesn't truly reflect your vision, do this instead:

✅ Focus on connecting with people and understanding their needs.

✅ Clarify the problems your product/service solve.

✅ Start selling your product/service.

Once you've nailed these essentials, you can develop your branding with real insights to back it up!

Launching something new? Ready to tackle a goal?

When we help clients with projects, we always work backward. Steal our start-to-finish process:

Develop a Roadmap
❓Where are we?
❓Where do we want to go?
❓What will it take to get there?
❓When do we want this to be done?

Execute the Roadmap (most people never finish this step)
⏰ Set deadlines for each milestone
⏰ Assign who will handle each bullet point (if applicable)
⏰ Schedule time on your calendar to complete action items

Celebration:
🥳 Celebrate every milestone
🥳 Check on things at the 30-60-90 day marks to analyze results and refine things

Need help with any of these steps? Schedule a complimentary coaching session: https://bit.ly/dqb-serve-call

When I first started my business, I had NO IDEA what it was going to look like.

I spent weeks holed up in my office creating a visual brand that had nothing to do with my business, and a website filled with words I copied from other companies.

It meant nothing to me or my ideal audience (because I didn’t know who that was!). 🤦‍♀️

I wish I had skipped that step, started developing relationships with people, written my name and number on a napkin, and started doing the work to figure out what the work was. 💡

If you know someone who’s launching a new product, service, or business, encourage them to skip all the pretty things and jump straight to building relationships, which lead to sales.

They don’t need a website to send people to. They need to:

✅ Identify the problem their target audience is experiencing.

✅ Introduce their product/service as the solution.

✅ Tell them how to get started.

Then they can learn about their ideal customer and make money to pay for the pretty things later. 😉

Who do you know who needs to hear this? Tag them below! 👇

When you’re a solopreneur and everything (including your marketing!) falls to you, it’s crucial to cut through the noise and focus on what truly matters.

Here’s how to break things down and ensure your marketing strategy is both effective and manageable:

1️⃣ Get clear on your audience and offer

2️⃣ Create a lead generator to nurture leads and get contact info

3️⃣ Build genuine connections

4️⃣ Ask for the sale at the right time

Do you have these four critical components in place? If not, start at the top of the list and tackle them one piece at a time.

If you need help getting started, that's what I'm here for!

Schedule a Quick Win call today! 👉 https://link.fgfunnels.com/widget/bookings/dqb30